Hey there, I'm Mel!
My Coffee Journey
While I do love a good cup of coffee, I'm not your average Joe!
I’ve been a Starbucks partner for seven years, and in that time I’ve grown from a barista to an assistant store manager.
Each store I’ve worked in has shaped my leadership — from the high-volume drive-thru where I learned operational discipline, to the community café where I developed a people-first approach centered on culture and connection.
I'm working on becoming a Coffee Master this year, and throughout the process, I’ve connected with customers and partners alike over coffee. My weekly coffee tastings were affectionately dubbed "Mondays with Mel."
This name has stuck with me and has become a part of my reflections on coffee, leadership, and personal growth. Follow along on LinkedIn as I continue driving performance and culture at Starbucks!
A Sip of Insight
I'm a life-long learner that has always been interested in people and interpersonal interaction.
As such, my academic background includes studies in psychology and sociology, which helped me understand the intricacies of human behavior and social structures.
As a Full Stack Developer, I am skilled in Rails, SQL, JavaScript, and React. Learning to code reinvigorated my curiosity and provided me with the stimulating challenge that set me back on my growth journey. The biggest learning that I've carried with me is a commitment to developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
What's Brewing
My favorite coffee is Casi Cielo, and it lives up to its name.
Casi Cielo means “almost heaven” in Spanish, a nod to both its unrivaled quality and taste and the high elevations where it grows.
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I love a good coffee chat! Drop me a line if you'd like to connect!
